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29 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) 2026/27. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and administered by Newry, Mourne...

25 June 2026 Families from across the district gathered at Slieve Gullion Forest Park recently to enjoy Forest Feasts and Woodland Beats, a vibrant community cultural celebration organised by the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum in partnership with Clanrye Group. The...

25 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is breaking new ground launching a summer scheme for senior citizens. Activities have been planned across all seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs), with the various events providing opportunities for senior citizens to improve their...

25 June 2026 Men’s health was firmly in the spotlight during a series of events organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District’s Council’s District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums. The events were supported by the Council’s Health Improvement Team and various...

23 June 2026 There will be a truly international flavour to the forthcoming Carryduff Forklift Rallye Lecale in Downpatrick with drivers from Australia and France confirming their entries to test their skills on local road stages. As the countdown to the 25 July event continues,...

23 June 2026 Tyrella beach has officially been launched as Northern Ireland’s latest inclusive beach, marking another significant step forward in making Newry, Mourne and Down's coastline accessible to people of all ages and abilities.   The new inclusive beach was...

23 June 2026 Visitors are being invited to step into a world of folklore, imagination and giant-sized adventure as Wake the Giant returns to Warrenpoint, Co. Down on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026. The much-loved festival marks the opening chapter of Giant Adventures 2026, bringing...

19 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its £1 million Hotel Accommodation Scheme, an investment aimed at increasing hotel room capacity and supporting the continued growth of tourism across the district. The...

19 June 2026 Two Newry, Mourne and Down District Council undergraduate placement students have been presented with awards by Ulster University. Katie Gribben and Katie Watt, whose placement ends this August, have described their time with the Council as “invaluable”,...

19 June 2026 A creative upcycling project delivered in Downpatrick during National Reuse and Repair Week was a major success, helping local people learn new skills, reduce waste and build confidence through furniture restoration and repair. The From Old to Gold: Repair, Share and Care...

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was one of a number of public bodies represented at a Stormont event to mark the end of the first year of new Climate Change reporting legislation. The Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) which hosted the...

18 June 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has unveiled an ambitious three-year education and enforcement action plan to address key issues of fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling aimed at protecting the environment for future generations. The comprehensive strategy also...